The Proportions Of The Human Figure, As Handed Down To Us By Vitruvius

""The Proportions of the Human Figure, as Handed Down to Us by Vitruvius: From the Writings of the Famous Sculptors and Painters of Antiquity"" is a book written by Joseph Bonomi in 1872. The book is a detailed analysis of the human figure, particularly its proportions, as described in the works of Vitruvius, a Roman architect and engineer from the 1st century BC. Bonomi draws on the writings of famous sculptors and painters from antiquity, such as Polykleitos, Phidias, and Apelles, to provide a comprehensive understanding of the ideal proportions of the human form. The book is illustrated with numerous drawings and diagrams that help to explain the concepts presented. It is a valuable resource for artists, art historians, and anyone interested in the study of the human figure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.